I guess I probably just need someone to tell me I'm being an idiot for this, but I'm really pissed off right now.
19/F.
I've been living with my boyfriend for about 4 months. We're both university students. We've become really close over the time we've been dating, so it's not just a casual relationship.
Today is our six month anniversary. I wanted to do something really nice for him, because he's been really good to me. I told him about my plans, and he okayed them. I wanted to have a nice romantic evening and cook dinner for him.
He was at military training this weekend (for the reserves) and he got back about an hour ago.
He brought his brother with him. He knows I don't really like his brother at the best of times. He doesn't know when to back off and leave the two of us alone. He's loud and irritating, and he's obsessed with a certain children's card game (even though he's 20 years old).
This brother of his is staying all night. Instead of the nice dinner I had planned, we're either ordering pizza or having tacos, then they're playing video games.
I'm really hurt, because this anniversary really means a lot to me. He doesn't seem to see what the problem is (because I have a math test to study for).
Am I silly for being hurt? If I am, feel free to tell me. I really suspect that I am, and it would help if someone gave me a figurative slap across the face. If I'm not, I'll bring it up with him later tonight.
skippy_pebbles answered Monday April 2 2007, 1:36 am: yea i'd be really hurt and angry to! just try talking to him about it either tonight or when his bro leaves. and maybe you can just reschedule(sorry i can't spell!) your big plan! good luck!! [ skippy_pebbles's advice column | Ask skippy_pebbles A Question ]
smichele427 answered Sunday April 1 2007, 11:15 pm: no. i would be hurt too.
he knew what was going on...
if you two are really as close as portrayed, then talk to him about it.
karenR answered Sunday April 1 2007, 10:58 pm: What!? No you are not silly for being hurt. I would be too. It isn't like it was a surprise, he knew your plans.
Bring it up, tell him it hurt you. Try not to get in a big argument because nothing can be done about tonight. HOWEVER, he owes you one. Next weekend, 6 months and a week. HE does the dinner, you want candles and the whole romantic theme. Don't help him, make him look up ideas on the internet! ;) [ karenR's advice column | Ask karenR A Question ]
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